just bought the meguiars clay bar kit. comes with a detail/lubricant bottle and the clay bar itself. i never clayed before, but the bar seems kinda small. silly question, but how big are these bars suppose to be?

 

The one I use is probably 3"x4", but you have to keep mashing it up and remolding it so I like to keep it smaller than my palm. That way the sides of my hands can feel the surface and also to form a barrier so I don't drop the bar.

 

ah ok, i was just wondering. mine is roughly the same size. how long can you use the same bar?

 

it says three times, I bought the same kit two weeks ago. btw, some say to just use water and add a little soap, I prefer the spray that comes with the kit though. although, i'll prolly use soap and water after the spray runs out.

 

It's a good idea to cut up your clay bar into 3-5 pieces. This will allow you to use the pieces only as much as you need. If you can finish the car with 2 pieces they you have a couple more for next time. If you drop the one you're using and it picks up rocks and dirt you can toss it and just use another one.

 

quick detailer works pretty well...